The consultation ran for a period of six weeks, commencing on 28 April 2023 and closing on 11 June 2023.
AMSA published the draft Marine Order 501 2023 and a summary of the proposed changes on our website. Stakeholders were encouraged to provide a submission through the online submission form, email, post or by contacting AMSA Connect.
The consultation was also promoted through a news release posted on the AMSA website and through the ‘AMSA update’ newsletter. The email reached around 22,000 stakeholders. The consultation was also highlighted through AMSA’s social media channels including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
AMSA also raised awareness of the consultation process through its regular stakeholder engagement activities, including through the National Safety Committee and the Regional Safety Committee forums.